Quick Guide: How to Use Action Camera Center in PowerDirector
Five steps to straighten and steady action footage, then hold or slow down a moment.
Updated Oct. 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Correct the lens
On the Fix tab, check Lens Correction. Choose your camera under Maker, then the model and lens mode under Model.
2Steady the shot
Check Video Stabilizer and set Strength. Then wait for the analysis to finish before you click again.
3Add a freeze frame
On the Effect tab, move the playhead to the frame to hold and click Add freeze frame. Set Duration, check Apply zoom effect, and resize the box.
4Slow down a segment
Move the playhead and click Create time shift. Under Speed, check Apply speed effect and drag Speed to the left for slow motion.
5Add stop motion and click OK
For a choppy look, check Apply stop motion and drag its slider. Then click OK to apply everything to the clip.
We tested these steps in PowerDirector 365 version 25.0.10 on Windows.
